Product Planning Manager — AI-Driven Biotech Strategy

Menlo Ventures; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Molecular AI is seeking a New Product Planning Manager to support strategy, planning, and execution of commercial assessments for AI-enabled pipeline programs. Based in San Diego, you will report to the Director of New Product Planning and collaborate across discovery, development, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes market and competitive analysis, development of TPPs, and cross-functional alignment to drive commercial outcomes in oncology/immunology assets.

Qualifications

• Life sciences background with BS or MS in biology or related field.
• 1–2 years at a top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, or equity research preferred.
• Experience in New Product Planning, marketing, portfolio strategy, competitive intelligence, or related analytical role at a pharmaceutical or biotech company also considered.
• Experience in oncology or immunology is a plus.
• Exposure to commercial assessments based on primary and secondary research for preclinical and early clinical assets.
• Strong Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, ~10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis: Analyze disease areas, treatment paradigms, and unmet needs to help shape the positioning of new potential drugs.
• Primary and secondary research: Support KOL interviews and secondary research to build commercial assumptions.
• Competitive monitoring: Track competitor pipelines, readouts, approvals, and deals, and translate implications into updated assumptions.
• Development strategy: Contribute commercial input into Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and clinical development plans.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with discovery, preclinical development, business development, and finance to align programs with commercial objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Market analysis

Education

BS/MS in Biology or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Genesis Molecular AI is seeking a New Product Planning Manager to support strategy, planning, and execution of commercial assessments for AI-enabled pipeline programs. Based in San Diego, you will report to the Director of New Product Planning and collaborate across discovery, development, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes market and competitive analysis, development of TPPs, and cross-functional alignment to drive commercial outcomes in oncology/immunology assets.